It’s a strange invasion, is it okay for me to fight back?

Chapter 641 Interrogation
“I think it’s great,” Huangfu Miaomiao commented from the side.

Pei Xianjue paced anxiously back and forth in the room. "Let's see another draft. Remember to polish the part about casualties."

After a moment's thought, the assistant suggested, "Although it was a great victory, a lot of refugees died at the construction site. Some media outlets might think our handling of the situation was a bit brutal. Should we mention the hospital ward in the report? We can shift our focus to the refugees in the hospital ward and emphasize the humanitarian care provided to special groups in the isolation area."

"Don't mention the inpatient department!" Pei Xianjue reacted strongly, her face turning pale. "Don't say a single word about the inpatient department."

The assistant hesitated for a moment, then nodded and turned to continue revising the manuscript.

Huangfu Miaomiao glanced at her assistant, then at Pei Xianjue, grabbed a bag of cheese-flavored potato chips, and leaned close to Pei Xianjue, saying kindly, "What's wrong? Have some potato chips to relax."

Pei Xianjue had no appetite and there was no smile on her face.

"Hey, cheer up! Everything's been resolved perfectly, hasn't it?" Huangfu Miaomiao munched on potato chips. "We successfully nipped the crisis in the bud in the bud! Yay!"

Pei Xianjue forced a smile. "Actually, I'm happy now, but I'm still a little scared, so I can't smile. This matter is terrifying to think about. You don't know how terrible the consequences would be if that alien species had succeeded."

Huangfu Miaomiao didn't understand, "How bad could it be? The Iron Curtain Array, which you value most, hasn't had any problems, has it? Even if the refugees in the hospital ward cause chaos, it won't affect the construction site."

“If the refugees in the inpatient wards get out of control, the medical staff will be the first to suffer,” Pei Xianjue explained with a tense expression. “Most of the medical staff are volunteers with cards. Some are too mild-mannered to fight, while others have cards that are more support-oriented and not good at combat. In short, these people came to the quarantine zone with ideals and are doing what they can. If they lose their lives because of a refugee uprising, it proves that the quarantine zone has serious loopholes in protecting the lives of volunteers! And as the commander-in-chief of the quarantine zone, I will certainly be held responsible!”

Pei Xianjue clenched her fists tightly, feeling a chill run down her spine at the thought of the situation she had almost faced.

“Miaomiao, not all human lives are the same. When refugees die, I can use the excuse of being a different species. When soldiers die, I can use the halo of sacrificing for the country to cover up the tragedy. But when volunteers die in the hospital, there is nothing I can do, because this is a massacre caused by a huge disparity in strength.”

Fortunately, nothing happened.

Thinking of this, Pei Xianjue sat down as if all her strength had left her, took a deep breath, and said softly, "Fortunately, fortunately... I almost became a sinner for all time. As long as the cleanup is done well, I should still have a chance to enter the circular meeting."

"What's so great about getting into that circular conference? Even if you don't get in, it won't affect your current position." Huangfu Miaomiao threw the empty potato chip bag into the trash can, opened the second bag, and sighed, "Sigh, I really don't understand you~"

Pei Xianjue didn't expect a different species to understand her ambition, so she stood up and said, "I'm going to the interrogation room. Remember to brush your teeth after you finish these snacks."

"Okay, okay~" Huangfu Miaomiao waved her hand dismissively.

Pei Xianjue called her assistant and went out, taking the elevator downstairs.

There was no prison in the quarantine area; the interrogation rooms were temporary conversions of offices.

Outside the office, Bao Changzhi and several nurses from the inpatient department were there. There were a few chairs and a simple wooden table against the wall, with some odds and ends on it.

When Baozi saw Pei Xianjue arrive, she stood up and introduced them to her: "They are the main contributors to this hospital ward incident. They came to check on the interrogation results because they were concerned about them, and they can also check whether the prisoners are lying."

Pei Xianjue immediately reached out and grasped the hands of several nurses, saying sincerely, "Your contributions to the quarantine area will never be forgotten!"

"It's mainly thanks to Ling Feiran!" Liu Wen said frankly. "Without her, we wouldn't know what to do!"

Several other nurses chimed in, "Yes, it's all thanks to her, otherwise the inpatient ward would have been in complete chaos."

Pei Xianjue's gaze fell on the only silent female nurse in the room—Ling Feiran raised her head, looking slightly embarrassed, "...It's the result of everyone's joint efforts. I alone can't do anything to deal with those infected people."

Baozi whispered to Pei Xianjue, "She is Ling Feiran. She was the one who noticed something unusual in the inpatient department before, but we didn't find anything at the time."

Pei Xianjue stepped forward and grasped Ling Feiran's hand, unable to contain her excitement, her true feelings overflowing: "Thank you so much. You not only saved all the staff in the hospital ward and those innocent infected people, but also saved countless families and prevented the tragedy from happening."

She couldn't say it outright, but she was indeed grateful to Ling Feiran because the latter had saved her career.

“The inpatient department is currently facing staff shortages, and the position of head nurse is crucial. I hope you will take on this role,” Pei Xianjue said, holding Ling Feiran’s hand. “Please do not refuse. I don’t know anyone more suitable for this position than you.”

Ling Feiran was taken aback; she did instinctively want to decline.

“The inpatient department may seem neglected, but it is the last comfort for the wounded and sick. Ling Feiran, we can’t let anything happen to the inpatient department again,” Pei Xianjue said. “You can raise any work-related problems. I, and colleagues from every branch of the logistics department, will fully cooperate with you.”

Ling Feiran thought for a moment, "I... do want to make a request, I don't know if it's alright..."

"Go ahead," Pei Xianjue said gracefully.

Ling Feiran said carefully, "The prisoner being interrogated now is a patient in the second inpatient ward. His mother is outside. Could we allow the mother and son to meet?"

Pei Xianjue was slightly taken aback and turned to look at Bao Changzhi.

Baozi nodded. "The culprit is named Pashan. He used the card ability to transform into the second form during the riot and was recognized by the hunter as the Hundred-Armed Giant. We now suspect that he is related to Wenyi's death, but after interrogating him for a long time, he still refuses to admit it."

Wen Yi is the name of the pregnant nurse who was murdered.

Ling Feiran said, "My cards can convert patients into my followers. Now his mother has become my follower. I think if the mother and son meet, they might be able to understand the truth more quickly."

Pei Xianjue nodded, "Then let's meet. If they're still stubborn, we'll try a different interrogation method."

There are many ways to deal with stubborn criminals. The reason the interrogator is relatively amiable is because the suspect is suspected of being controlled by an alien species and is considered a victim.

Yalana was soon called in.

I think I cried while waiting outside; my eyes were very red and swollen.

Ling Feiran said to her gently, "Yalana, you can go in and see Pashan now. Ask him what exactly happened."

Yalana nodded tearfully, then walked into the interrogation room.

Seeing her biological son with his hands cuffed and looking dejected, she was overwhelmed with mixed feelings of sorrow and joy, and rushed over to slap Pashan several times across the face!

"You bastard! How dare you kill someone!" Yalana cursed.

(End of this chapter)